Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]

July 6, 2020 at 6:07 PM

It's time to fight for progress

Friend,​   For almost four years, Donald Trump has worked to end the progress that so many Americans have fought for.    I've been fighting against corruption and special interests my entire career, and I won't let this president's far-right agenda define our nation and destro…

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  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]

July 2, 2020 at 11:25 PM

Why we need Aníbal

Friend,​   Last week, your support helped me win our primary. It reminded me of how far we’ve come, and also how far we still have to go. Moving forward, I'm working to support strong leaders who will bring progressive change to a new Congress.   My friend for more than twent…

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  Fernando Ramos · [email protected]

June 30, 2020 at 3:37 PM

Tonight's deadline is critical

Friend,​   Throughout her time in public office, Nydia has always fought for us -- from supporting relief for small businesses to fighting for protections for workers to defending the rights of immigrants in every community.     Will you join Nydia's fight and chip in $25 bef…

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  Team Nydia · [email protected]

June 29, 2020 at 7:53 PM

Our fight continues!

Friend,​   We're thrilled with last week's primary results. Because of your hard work, your devotion, and your support, Nydia came out on top.   But the work doesn't stop now. Nydia still has a general election in November, we're facing a massive fundraising deadline tomorrow…

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  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]

June 27, 2020 at 2:16 PM

Take action to pass the Justice in Policing Act now>>>

Friend,​   For too long, Black individuals have been threatened, brutalized, and killed at the hands of law enforcement. Now, Americans are demanding change -- will you join them?   While no single policy will undo centuries of systematic racism and oppression in our nation, …

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  Nancy Pelosi · [email protected]

June 26, 2020 at 1:15 AM

Join me in re-electing Nydia Velázquez for Congress!

Friend,   Nydia Velázquez is a progressive leader and a fierce advocate for New Yorkers. She's been a long-time champion for justice, inclusivity, and accountability in government. I could not be prouder to endorse her for Congress.    Nydia is fighting for working families, …

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  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]

June 23, 2020 at 12:26 PM

Vote -- today!

Friend,   ​It's Election Day, and polls are officially open and ready for you to cast your ballot! CAST YOUR BALLOT I couldn't be more proud of the work I've done in Congress to fight for justice and progress across the nation. But as the past few months have made clear, my …

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  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]

June 22, 2020 at 5:11 PM

I'm counting on you

Friend,​    Election Day is tomorrow -- and I'm counting on you to cast your vote.   Find your polling place here.    I couldn't be more proud of the work I've done in Congress to provide support for working families. But that work isn't over yet. That's why I'm asking you t…

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  Fernando Ramos · [email protected]

June 20, 2020 at 2:02 PM

Nydia is the leader we need

Friend,​    This year has been difficult. We're still dealing with the impacts of COVID-19, and while the nation calls out for racial justice and police reform, the Trump Administration has continued to push its harmful, hateful agenda. We have just a few days until voting end…

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  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]

June 19, 2020 at 6:39 PM

ADD YOUR NAME: Tell Congress to Pass the Justice in Policing Act

Friend,​   People across the nation are calling for justice. It's time for Congress to listen.    Join Americans calling for reform of police tactics and add your name as a citizen co-sponsor of the Justice in Policing Act.   People of all races and backgrounds have stood u…

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  Team Nydia · [email protected]

June 16, 2020 at 4:50 PM

Just one week until Election Day!

Friend,​   We’re officially just one week away from Primary Day on Tuesday, June 23rd! We're reaching out to let you know that it's not too late to join Team Nydia. If you've been waiting to donate, now is the time. If you've been waiting to commit to vote, do it right now.   …

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  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]

June 15, 2020 at 5:45 PM

ADD YOUR NAME: Demand Congress pass a Universal Vote-by-Mail Option

Friend,​   We just saw it in Georgia. We saw it in Wisconsin. Voters shouldn't be forced to choose between following guidance from health officials to stay home and avoid large gatherings and exercising their right to vote. That level of risk should never be necessary when it c…

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  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]

June 10, 2020 at 7:53 PM

We need a Vote-by-Mail Option!

Friend,​ Our fundamental right to vote is being threatened by the coronavirus, and it's a threat that we should all take very seriously. No one should have to decide between having their voice heard in our democracy and their health -- or possibly their life. As we saw during t…

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  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]

June 9, 2020 at 3:28 PM

Request your mail-in ballot TODAY!

Friend,​ Next Tuesday, June 16, is the last day to request a mail-in ballot before the June 23 Democratic Primary Elections. To ensure you get your ballot in time, request it today: https://nycabsentee.com/ The current crisis has made it clear: Our nation needs real leadership. …

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  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]

June 5, 2020 at 7:16 PM

Demand Congress pass a Universal Vote-by-Mail Option!

Friend,​   Voting is a right, not a privilege. Especially now, as our country faces a global pandemic and ineffective leadership from the White House, it's critical that all Americans are able to cast their vote without putting their health at risk.    I'm calling on Congress…

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  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]

June 2, 2020 at 11:38 PM

Black Lives Matter

Friend,​   Like many of you, I’m heartbroken and outraged after watching in horror last week as yet another African-American man was murdered by police on camera. I share the rage that so many feel, in Minneapolis, here in New York City, across the country, and around the world,…

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  Fernando Ramos · [email protected]

May 31, 2020 at 3:52 PM

Nydia needs your help -- TODAY!

Friend,​   Now more than ever, we need leaders in Washington who fight for working families. In short, we need leaders like Nydia.   Nydia is ready to keep up the fight, but she can't do it alone. If you can, will you make a donation before our end-of-month fundraising deadlin…

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  Team Nydia · [email protected]

May 30, 2020 at 7:54 PM

A changing country

Friend,​ The past few months have been difficult for everyone, including our campaign. As this month comes to a close, Team Nydia is working harder than ever to reach out to all New Yorkers and ensure that every person is safe, healthy, and comfortable. Tomorrow night is our fin…

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  Team Nydia · [email protected]

May 23, 2020 at 2:27 PM

One month to go

Friend,​ Mark your calendars: We’re exactly one month away from our Primary Election on Tuesday, June 23! Last month, Governor Cuomo signed an executive order to automatically send a postage-paid application for a mail-in ballot to all eligible voters in New York State for the up…

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  Fernando Ramos · [email protected]

May 20, 2020 at 3:52 AM

Nydia is a fighter

Friend,​ Our country is going through a difficult time right now -- and Nydia has been busy. In the past few weeks, she has fought to bring federal aid to local hospitals, called for greater emergency funding for higher education institutions, introduced legislation that would m…

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  Team Nydia · [email protected]

May 18, 2020 at 11:16 PM

We Need Medicare-For-All

        SIGN YOUR NAME: DEMAND MEDICARE-FOR-ALL                          Paid for by Committee to Re-Elect Nydia M. Velázquez to Congress Contributions or gifts to Committee to Re-Elect Nydia M. Velázquez to Congress are not tax deductible. http://www.reelectnydiavelazquez…

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  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]

May 15, 2020 at 7:26 PM

Thanking essential workers

Friend,​   Essential workers across the country are working in high-risk conditions, often without access to personal protective equipment, sick leave, or basic job protections. They also happen to be among the lowest-paid workers in the country.   I'm immensely grateful for …

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  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]

May 13, 2020 at 11:40 PM

ADD YOUR NAME: We need Medicare for All

Friend,​ It's been clear for weeks now that COVID-19 is no “great equalizer." Not everyone has the ability to work from home or access to paid sick leave -- let alone healthcare to fall back on when they do get sick. This pandemic is amplifying systemic racial divides and killin…

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  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]

May 9, 2020 at 2:49 PM

SIGN HERE: Demand transparency and oversight of CARES Act funding

Friend,​   The CARES Act allows the Treasury to dictate where almost $500 billion taxpayer dollars will be spent. I'm demanding that Donald Trump abide by the law so the public knows how these funds are being spent -- will you join me?   The American people are demanding trans…

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  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]

May 5, 2020 at 6:38 PM

ICYMI: Request your absentee ballot today!

Friend,​   Just over a week ago, Governor Cuomo made the important decision to automatically send a postage-paid application for an absentee ballot to all eligible voters in New York State for the upcoming June 23 election. This past week, it was announced that NYC voters wouldn…

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  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]

May 2, 2020 at 3:28 PM

ADD YOUR NAME: Demand that Donald Trump provide oversight to the $2 trillion CARES Act!

Friend,​   Funded by trillions of taxpayer dollars, the CARES Act is the largest emergency relief package ever passed -- shouldn't the American people know how it's being spent?   Americans across the political spectrum want those funds to be spent without waste, fraud, abuse,…

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  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]

April 30, 2020 at 7:30 PM

A Coronavirus Update

Friend,​   I hope that you've been staying safe and healthy. I know that while social distancing is necessary right now, it has made life very difficult for many of us. I want you to know that I'm fighting every single day to ensure that every New Yorker has exactly what they ne…

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  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]

April 25, 2020 at 8:26 PM

Sign the petition: Become a grassroots co-sponsor of the Medicare for All Act!

Friend,​   The COVID-19 pandemic has exposed our healthcare system as a deeply unequal structure which favors profits for pharmaceutical companies and the wealthy over individual care. Vast, systemic inequalities that have been growing since our country began are now determining…

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  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]

April 22, 2020 at 4:27 PM

Now more than ever, it's clear we need Medicare for All. Will you sign your name and become a grassroots co-sponsor today?

Friend,​   In the past few weeks, hundreds of thousands of Americans have tested positive for the coronavirus. Millions have lost their jobs. More people are dying in their homes than ever before. And as these numbers continue to rise, it's more clear than ever -- linking health…

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  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]

April 20, 2020 at 11:20 PM

NYC businesses need help now

Friend,​ As Americans continue to stay home in an effort to "flatten the curve" of COVID-19 infections, the American economy has essentially been shut down. Small businesses across the country have had to temporarily close their doors, causing owners, workers, and communities to …

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  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]

April 15, 2020 at 4:18 PM

Working to support all Americans during this crisis

Friend,​   I have been thinking of you. I hope that you are feeling safe, healthy and comfortable as we continue to live through these unprecedented times. I wanted to take a moment to reach out and update you on the work I've been doing, as well as provide you with some of the …

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  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]

April 11, 2020 at 3:18 PM

Add your name: We need to pass Medicare for All now more than ever

Friend,​    Healthcare in this country was in crisis long before the coronavirus pandemic began. It's only getting worse. Already, millions of Americans were uninsured or underinsured. Now, as more and more Americans continue to file for unemployment benefits, it's more clear th…

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  Team Nydia · [email protected]

April 9, 2020 at 2:15 PM

Restaurant workers need your support

Friend,​    Every industry and every facet of life has been upended by coronavirus -- in particular the restaurants, coffee shops, and bars that make our neighborhoods feel like home. Owners, servers, chefs, cooks, and suppliers alike are struggling, and if you have a favorite r…

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  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]

March 31, 2020 at 7:18 PM

A Coronavirus Update

Friend,​ The world is a very different place than it was just a few weeks ago. In New York especially, we're facing enormous challenges and changes as we deal with the coronavirus crisis. As you may have heard, I have been diagnosed with presumed coronavirus infection. My symptoms…

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  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]

March 20, 2020 at 4:01 PM

How you can support your community during the COVID-19 crisis

Friend,​Americans all over the country are being deeply impacted by the coronavirus. We're practicing social distancing, restaurants and businesses are shutting down for the time being, and schools are closing. Our communities need food, cleaning supplies, check-ins, and childcare…

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  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]

March 17, 2020 at 1:15 PM

An update on COVID-19

Friend,​   As the number of coronavirus cases grow, so does the amount of information out there about the virus. It's important to stay educated -- I'm here to make sure you have all the information to keep you and your loved ones safe and healthy during this time.   The 2019 …

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  Julián Castro · [email protected]

March 11, 2020 at 2:44 PM

Will I see you at Nydia's party?

Friend,​     I've looked up to and admired Rep. Nydia Velázquez since my early days in politics. She's a one-of-a-kind leader — passionate, hardworking, and always working to do what’s right by the people she serves. She's fighting for an America where everyone can live their dr…

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  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]

March 3, 2020 at 8:43 PM

It's my birthday!

Friend,​    It's that time of year again! My birthday is less than three weeks away, and I'll be celebrating with friends and supporters like you. I'd love for you to be there!    We had so much fun last year, and this year is looking to be even better. Can I count on you to c…

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  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]

February 29, 2020 at 7:15 PM

a once in 4 years opportunity

Friend,​ Even though February 29 only happens once every 4 years, I’m sure that, for many of you, today just feels like any other day. For those of us on the campaign trail, it’s some much needed extra time to lay out the groundwork for the rest of the year. I’m not sure if you…

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  Team Nydia · [email protected]

February 28, 2020 at 6:15 PM

Make them think twice

Friend,​   Nydia’s right. She took a bold step last year and rejected all corporate PAC money -- and it made those big corporations mad. They know Nydia’s strong (because she has people like you behind her) but they’re still waiting to see if they can find a way to attack her. …

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  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]

February 27, 2020 at 1:38 AM

Make them think twice

Friend,​   February 2020 is almost over. Can you believe that? This year already seems to be flying by.    Next thing you know, Election Day will be right around the corner -- and we can't afford to be caught unprepared.   This Saturday we have a critical deadline coming up,…

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  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]

February 19, 2020 at 8:50 PM

The biggest freeloader

Friend,​   I’m not sure if you saw this, but in the midst of the impeachment trial, the conservative justices on the Supreme Court voted to allow Trump’s “Public Charge” rule to continue. In other words, they gave the green light to Trump’s racist attempt to close our borders to…

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  Fernando Ramos · [email protected]

February 14, 2020 at 3:18 PM

FWD: If the climate is changing, why isn't our policy?

Friend,​   Earlier this week, Nydia wrote to you about how critical 2020 is if we're going to reverse climate change. She knows it, you and I know it -- and the special interests that profit off of climate change know it. That's why they're going to pull out all the stops to mak…

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  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]

February 13, 2020 at 1:51 AM

If the climate is changing, why isn't our policy?

Friend,​   From fires in California and Australia to locust swarms in Africa to record heat in Antarctica, it’s clear climate change is here. Even die-hard deniers are starting to cave.    The question is, if it’s clear our world is changing, why isn’t our policy?   We have …

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  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]

February 10, 2020 at 2:25 PM

Trump's projecting again

Friend,​   From using corruption as an excuse to withhold disaster funding while he himself was under investigation for corruption, to his constant assertions that the Russians wanted anyone but him to be president, Trump never misses a chance to project his own failings onto ot…

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  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]

February 7, 2020 at 10:27 PM

Time to reverse the trend

Friend,​   Earlier this week, we heard the president present a vision of the nation that simply didn’t line up with reality. It was painful to hear the person who is supposed to be a leader for our nation spout off lie after lie, but what's worse is realizing that we've lost fou…

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  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]

February 4, 2020 at 6:04 PM

8 hours

Friend,​   In 8 hours, Donald Trump will give his fourth State of the Union. And just like the previous three, all you’re going to hear is bigotry, hatred, and lies.   I think it’s obvious to most Americans that our union has been damaged by the Trump presidency. There is a hu…

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  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]

February 3, 2020 at 7:19 PM

We saw this coming

Friend,​   Last week, we watched the GOP senators betray their oath of office. Instead of standing up for the constitution (and the American people), they cowered and stood with Trump. Not only did they refuse to hear witness testimony, but they nodded along as Trump's lawyers a…

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  Team Nydia · [email protected]

January 31, 2020 at 6:50 PM

Don't even give them a chance

Friend,​   Tonight’s the night! At midnight, we’ll hit our very first deadline of 2020, and whether or not we hit our deadline will set the course for the next eight months.    If we blow past our goal, we’ll know we have the momentum we need to build a people-powered movement…

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  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]

January 29, 2020 at 6:13 PM

An investment worth making

Friend,​   It's almost unbelievable. We are watching Mitch McConnell and Senate Republicans turn their back on the Constitution. This week, they rejected the facts before them, refused to hear from witnesses or consider new evidence, and continued to protect the most corrupt p…

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